Húsavík

Húsavík is a town of approximately 2,500 inhabitants in North Iceland. It is the whale watching capital of Iceland, with whales sighted on over 95% of trips during the summer. Additionally, it gained some fame when it used to house the (in)famous Icelandic Phallological Museum, which has since moved to Reykjavík.

By plane
You can get to Húsavík by car or by bus. The nearest domestic airport is Húsavík airport about 5 min drive to town, operated by Ernir. There is also an airport in Akureyri (about 1 hour by car).

By bus
Strætó connects Húsavík with Akureyri with a bus one to three times a day. The bus is number 79.

Get around
Like most Icelandic villages, Húsavík is easy to cover by foot. There is no public transport.

See



 * The Icelandic Phallological Museum, which used to be here, has moved to Reykjavík.
 * The Icelandic Phallological Museum, which used to be here, has moved to Reykjavík.

Whale watching
Húsavík is one of the main destinations for whale watching in Iceland. The species that can be seen on the tours include blue whale, humpback whale, minke, fin whale, harbour porpoise, white-beaked dolphin, and rarely orca. Whale watching season is April through October.

Dress warmly for whale watching voyages, especially during colder months and even during warmer months. It generally feels much colder and windier on the water and it can be difficult to take shelter against the weather. Warm socks and gloves are especially helpful.

Tour companies will typically provide wet-weather gear that can be worn over your outfit, so a rain jacket and pants are not needed, but it's advisable to wear waterproof shoes.

Be careful taking photos on the boat. It is very easy to drop a phone or camera overboard. Use a tether or strap to prevent accidents.

If you are susceptible to motion sickness, consider proactively taking motion sickness medicine and research strategies to manage motion sickness while underway.



Horse riding
Apart from whale watching, horse riding is another good option for tourists passing through the town of Húsavík. It's a good opportunity to come across the rugged Icelandic breed and also get to do some sightseeing on horseback at the same time.

Connect
The public library offers internet access on public terminals at reasonable rates, and a free internet connection for those traveling with laptops.

Go next

 * Mývatn